Eastern ArmyHosokawa
Hosokawa Tadaoki
細川忠興
“Sansai / One of Rikyū's Seven Disciples”
1563–1646 (aged 84)
- Rank / office
- Governor of Etchū
- Domain / base
- Tango → Kokura, Buzen
- Banner / crest
- Nine stars
- Battles in 3D
- 1 battle
Portrait · Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
Son of Hosokawa Fujitaka, who served the Ashikaga and the Oda, and husband of Akechi Mitsuhide's daughter Gracia. After Honnō-ji he refused to join his father-in-law and kept faith with the Oda. He was also a tea master, one of Rikyū's seven disciples. Before Sekigahara his wife Gracia died in the family mansion rather than be taken hostage; he fought hard for the Eastern Army and received Kokura in Buzen.
Life and battlesGold dots mark battles you can watch in 3D
- 1582Tenshō 10
The decision after Honnō-ji
Refused to join his father-in-law Mitsuhide's rebellion and shaved his head to show his loyalty to the Oda.
- 1600Keichō 5
The death of Gracia
While he was on campaign, his wife Gracia, refusing to become a hostage, died in the Osaka mansion.
- 1600Keichō 5
Sekigahara
Fought the Ishida contingent for the Eastern Army and was granted Kokura afterwards.
Battle of Sekigahara 5,000 troops Watch in 3D › Pressed on Mount Sasao beside the Kuroda contingent and fought a see-saw battle with the Ishida main force.
